residents will receive a personal cooling misting fan, along with a fun at-home family activity, and a snow cone as part of Reliant Energy’s “Beat the Heat” Program cooling kits.
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After School Program “After Hour Kid Power”
This program is ideal for working parents or guardians that are seeking a safe and convenient location where their children will be supervised after school.
Corpus Christi - Filing for City Council Approaches
The last day Corpus Christi residents can file an application for a place on the ballot is Monday, August 17, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
Whitecap Boulevard Closed for Hurricane Damage Clean-up
CORPUS CHRISTI - The City of Corpus Christi will temporarily restrict Gulf beach access at Whitecap Boulevard on Thursday, August 13, from 7:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.
H.E.B. Shake Rattle Bowl Recalled for Salmonella
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued a public health alert for ready-to-eat meat and poultry by Thomson International Inc. The “H.E.B. Shake Rattle Bowl “SOUTHWEST SALAD with CHICKEN” is on the list for the recall.
Safe Fun-Fit at the Bayfront is Back
CORPUS CHRISTI – “Safe Fun-Fit at the Bayfront” is back and safer than ever beginning this Saturday, August 8, 2020.
Corpus Christi Regional Parks Resume Operations
Corpus Christi - All Regional Parks, splash pads, and Bay Beaches (North Beach and McGee Beach) are now open in accordance to Governor Abbots Reopen Texas restrictions.
Corpus Christi - Brush & Debris Collection Post Hurricane Hanna
The City of Corpus Christi requests residents to place their brush and debris curb-side on Monday, August 3.
Brush Cleanup Post Hurricane Hanna
The City of Corpus Christi Solid Waste Department asks residents with small branches or small amounts of yard waste from Hurricane Hanna to place them in their green, trash cart. It is important the lid on the trash cart closes properly.
Faculty member named to Reading Academies Pilot
Dr. Fernando Hernandez, assistant professor in the teacher and bilingual education department at Texas A&M University-Kingsville, was recently honored with membership in two reading associations.
Emeka Obi receive Scholarship from Alpha Lambda Delta National Honor Society
The sophomore from Lago, Nigeria received the Jo Anne J. Trow Scholarship from Alpha Lambda Delta, the National Honor Society for First-Year Success.
Reverse Alert
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Nueces County Statement Regarding COVID-19 Positive Tests in Infants
This number reflects the cumulative total of positive tests for infants under the age of 1 since the beginning of testing in mid-March, which has resulted in 8171 positive test results.
Public Health Order Regarding In-Person School Instruction
Schools included in the order are all public independent school districts that have school district boundaries in Nueces County.
Restricting Vehicular Access to Beaches & Parks
The temporary restriction of vehicular access will begin on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 6:00 AM and will end on Saturday, August 1, 2020 at 6:00 AM. The vehicular restrictions include golf carts and all-terrain vehicles.
Corpus Christi Can Combat Crime Thanks to New Grant Funding
The City of Corpus Christi was awarded a grant of $395,356 from the Motor Vehicle Crime Prevention Authority (MVCPA).
New Cleaning Process at Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA)
Corpus Christi International Airport (CCIA) has installed a new mobile device that will help make the terminal safer and cleaner than ever.
NAS-Kingsville Change of Command Ceremony
NAS KINGSVILLE – Captain Thomas A. Korsmo became the 35th commanding officer of Naval Air Station Kingsville relieving Captain Erik A. Spitzer who had held the position for more than four years.
TAMUK - Golden Key
The Golden Key chapter at Texas A&M University-Kingsville is one of only 24 chapters worldwide, to receive the Key Chapter Award for 2020. There are over 400 chapters around the world.
Nueces County restrict vehicular access to Bay and Gulf Beaches
Nueces County and the City of Corpus Christi will temporarily restrict vehicular access to Bay and Gulf Beaches within Nueces County during the July 4th holiday weekend.